BERLIN: After announcing a third major upgrade to its Android-based "Wear" operating system (OS) for wearables,
Google has confirmed that it is not releasing any speculated flagship "Pixel Watch" this year.

The search engine giant is instead focused on working with smartwatch makers like Fossil and Casio while improving the "Wear Operating System (OS)", tech portal Tom's Guide reported on Friday.

"To think of a one-size-fits-all watch, I don't think we're there yet," the report quoted Miles Barr, Director of Engineering for "Wear OS" at Google as saying.

WiFi Booster Meets Smart Speaker

1 Sep, 2018

The Networking firm NetGear Orbi voice has finally come up with something we had been dreaming about for so long, a smart speaker and wireless mesh router in the same device. This device packs a 3.5 inch front-facing woofer and one-inch tweeters on the top. It offers a tri-band WiFi network which extends up to 4500 square feet. It surely is more expensive than other smart speakers out there but it prevents you from investing in a WiFi booster and smart speaker separately. (Imagie: www.netgear.com)

A Throne For Gaming Monarchs

1 Sep, 2018

A king is never complete without a throne and vice versa. Acer’s Predator Thronos, showcased at the event, is one such throne. It is both literally and figuratively one of the biggest gadgets from the event. It is five feet tall and weighs about 485 pounds. It packs a recliner chair and three 27-inch curved monitors placed side-by-side. This covers the complete arc of your visionary field. It is like an enclosed gaming cocoon. You can recline up to 140 degree angle to adjust yourself in the throne and make the most of your gaming experience. (Image: Twitter)

Wear The Robot

1 Sep, 2018

South-Korean company LG electronics, in collaboration with SG robotics, a startup, unveiled a wearable robot. The primary aim is to improve the quality of life with the help of wearable robots. CLOi SuitBot is a human-centric robot which supports the legs and ensures better mobility and strength in the lower limbs. The device is designed in a way so that it ensures natural and relaxed movement while walking or running.

Portable Chargers Made Better

1 Sep, 2018

Portable battery chargers have been around for quite some time now. However, not many have pooled in sufficient efforts to make the device smarter and more convenient. Nimble, formed by the collaboration of three ex-employees of portable battery company Mophie, have developed handsome and convenient battery chargers. The device comes with a smart kickstand and a 7.5 watt charging for iPhones, and 10 watts for Android phones.(Image: www.gonimble.com)

18 Times Stronger

1 Sep, 2018

Loss of a memory card hurts, especially when you accidentally end up breaking them. Memory cards are notoriously easy to break. If only a company contributed to making them stronger…At IFA 2018, Sony introduced super strong SD cards which are 18 times stronger than a regular SD card. With no write-protection switch, these are free of unnecessary nuisances and allow you to store as much as 128 GB data.(Image: www.sony.net)

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Google does not want to develop its own hardware because some watches are aimed at fitness enthusiasts, others focused more on design with only a few watches nailing the combination of the two.

As of now, "Google hasn't quite dreamed up a smartwatch that could be all things to all people."

The revamped "Wear OS" that would begin rolling out mid September comes with tweaked user interface (UI), quicker access to notifications, smarter health coaching with "Google Fit" and more proactive help from Assistant, along with the easy swipe feature.

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